Monday, April 7, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (CDT)

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Are you a food, beverage or hospitality small business owner? Are you looking for marketing, packaging, legal, financial or sales and distribution advice? We can help!

Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Accion are excited to host another Speed Coaching event in Chicago presented by the City of Chicago!

The event will kick off with a networking reception at 7:00. During the reception you will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and sign up for the consulting stations that are most relevant to your business such as:

Marketing and E-Commerce Packaging Sales and Distribution Business Financing Legal Advice for Your Business

...and more!

At 7:15 PM we will give brief welcome remarks and after that you will have the chance to meet for multiple 20 minute sessions with Samuel Adams employees and local business experts to receive personalized coaching and network with other small business owners. Make sure to bring your questions and anything you want feedback on, such as packaging, materials, and ideas. Please note that the sessions are at first come, first serve basis.

Please note that this event is free with light fare and beverages to be served!

We are hosting a national contest for small business owners in the food and beverage industry, just like you, who may be interested in learning the art of “perfecting their pitch.” In addition, business owners will compete to win a $10,000 grant, extended coaching & mentoring from Samuel Adams and the chance to pitch their product to a panel of retailers and buyers. We are launching our 2014 contest in Chicago prior to Speed Coaching!